Chanukah Lighting 09

Courier Life, Dec 17, 09




Many perked up the courage and challenged the weather by joining Neshama – Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach at this years Outdoor Menorah lighting. Not withstanding the downpour adults and children watched Rabbi Avrohom Winner and Dr. Leon Stepensky rise on the “Cherry Picker” crane and light the giant menorah at the Holocaust Park facing the Sheepshead Bay in Manhattan Beach.

“Its an inspiration to see the power of the Chanukah Candles, they tell us the story of Jewish courage, Jewish faith and triumph”, said Rabbi Avrohom Winner, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach.

For more events visit www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com.

Chanukah @ OPM

Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach and W Brighton Beach held a Chanukah Gala - Celebrating Jewish Pride @ OPM. Many young Russian-American Jewish professionals from the Manhattan Beach and Brighton Beach communities attended.

The restaurant was made Kosher for the evening. The food was great, plenty of liquor and great festivities. The event included DJ Johnny Versace and renowned Illusionist David Blatt.

“Chanukah gives every Jew the ability to overcome his or hers personal challenges in life,” said Rabbi Avrohom Winner, director of Neshama – Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach.

The dreidel has a pointed bottom as long as one is spinning they will not fall, G-d is the spinner if one is connected to G-d they will not fall, said Rabbi Zushe Winner, Director of Neshama – Chabad Lubavitch of W Brighton Beach.

The lavish buffet dinner and the abundance of Kosher wines and liquors kept the guests there for a great evening of celebration.

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For info visit www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com.

19 Kislev @ the Ohel

Many of the Russian–American Jewish community gathered with Rabbi Avrohom Winner director of Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach for a moment of prayer and inspiration at the grave-site of the Lubavitcher Rebbe – the Ohel.

For more info visit our website www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com

Chanukah - An Evening of Lights

Neshama – Chabad Lubavitch
Cordially invites you to

Chanukah
AN EVENING OF LIGHTS
“Celebrating Jewish Pride”

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16, 2009, 7:30 PM

OPM – CATERING HALL
- UNDER KOSHER SUPERVISION FOR THE EVENING -

3202 EMMONS AVE
SHEEPSHEAD BAY, BROOKLYN, NY
(Corner Bragg St.)

FEATURING
WORLD FAMOUS ILLUSIONIST AND MENTALIST
DAVID BLATT
A FINE ARRAY OF KOSHER WINE AND SPIRIT
BUFFET DINNER

MUSIC BY JOHNNY VERSACE

COUVERT $100 – * RSVP * — BUSINESS ATTIRE
For Reservations:
718-946-9833 or 718-368-1395
NeshamaCenter@gmail.com
www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com

Havdalla Ceremony

Young families from the Manhattan Beach and Brighton Beach neighborhoods participated in a Havdalla Service and Ceremony - The closing prayer and blessing of the Shabbos is made on a cup of wine, spices and fire. This unique event was hosted by Neshama – Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach.

Following the insightful explanation by Rabbi Avrohom Winner director of Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach the children braided their very own Havdala Candle.

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First Lecture of Soul Quest - WHO AM I?

Our Kabbala Lecture Series for the fall season has begun. The course is titled “SOUL QUEST” discussing the Journey of the soul on this world as well as in the next, life and death, purpose and growth.

The first week discussed the question of Who am I? What is the soul? What’s our basic mission?

Included is a youtube link a discussion we had on NDE – Near Death Experience >

For suggestions of topics and/or questions please email me at NeshamaCenter@gmail.com.

Kabbala JLI - Fall Semester

A six week course being held in 2 locations in our community

The West Brighton Beach Location:
At Seabreeze Jewish Center 311 Seabreeze Ave.
For Video Preview >

The Manhattan Beach Location:
At Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach 50 Corbin Pl

For Video Preview >


Call for more info: 646-296-9020 or 718-946-9833

The ONLY place for such lectures in south Brooklyn.

Pickles & Ice Cream

Expecting Mothers gathered together for an evening of education and inspiration. Many Jewish and Kabbalistic topics on pregnancy and birth were discussed and explained.

As one woman put it “I didn’t realize how important it is for a child to have a Jewish name, how the soul permeates the body through that name”.

“Having children is the most powerful way that we as parents feel ‘G-dlike’, that is when we create something new not just changing the shape and form of an object” said Shula Winner co-director of Neshama – Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach.

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For more info about our programs visit www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com.

Simchat Torah Street Party

“We will dance ON the STREET? Where will the cars go?” asked little Michael.

The thrill and excitement children have for little things reminds us adults to stop and realize what privileges we have that our parents didn’t have in the FSU. For one to show off their Jewishness publicly in Russia was in danger of putting themselves and their entire family in harms way, while here in the US we have that religious freedom, we can dance with our holiest object the Torah scrolls celebrating our Jewish pride.

“There is great and powerful spiritual energy drawn down by a Jew dancing on Simchat Torah,” said Rabbi Avrohom Winner – director of the Neshama – Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach. The entire world saw recently how one Jew had the strength to face the world when the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Natanyahu spoke just a few weeks ago before the UN. “Where did he get this courage…” continued Rabbi Winner, “…from SIMCHAT TORAH by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 25 years ago, this is Jewish pride and this timeless energy is given to every Jew celebrating Simchat Torah.”

Many young Lubavicther Yeshivah students walked with the ageless request of the Rebbe to walk to shuls throughout the 5 boroughs bringing with them a burst of holiday joy, walked the 2 ½ hours from Crown Heights to join us in our celebration.

For more info visit our website www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com

Upcoming Simchat Torah

Sukkot Celebration Under the Stars

Rabbi and Shula Winner held their annual Sukkot Celebration in their Sukkah this past Friday evening. Multiples of parents and children where just flocking in through the Rabbi’s house to the backyard where the largest Sukkah of Manhattan Beach is located.



Not withstanding the awesome crowd everyone was accommodating. The Sukkah which seats a hundred people miraculously expanded accommodating everyone. For some it was their first experience of Sukkot for others it was a chance to meet again with family and friends.



“If there is room in the heart, there is room in the Sukkah”, said Rabbi Winner. The atmosphere was warm, everyone enjoyed and took part in the festivities.



“Sukkot is a special holiday for us... our 3 girls are all born over this holiday”, said Shula.



The festivities concluded with the singing of Happy Birthday, sung in unison in honor of the 3 birthday girls. The feeling of belonging and part of the Rabbi’s extended family was truly felt.

For More info on other similar annual events visit our site www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com.

High Holidays 2009-5770 - Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur

Pictures shown where taken after the holiday ended.

The prayers for the High Holidays – Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur – where held this year in the PS 225 auditorium. The atmosphere was powerful, inspiring and uplifting.

“That uplifting and calm feeling that one feels when their prayers are being heard, was felt by all,” said Rabbi Avrohom Winner.

Hundreds of Russian-American Jews from the community joined for this special service.
The adults enjoyed a service that included Kabbalistic explanation of the prayers while their children where being entertained with Jewish games and stories.

For more info visit our website www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com

Pictures shown where taken after the holiday ended.

Pictures shown where taken after the holiday ended.

Pictures shown where taken after the holiday ended.

Tashlich Prayer Service

(no pictures due to Holiday)

The Tashlich Prayer Service by the Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach is a yearly monumental event. Hundreds of Russian-American Jews from the community joined in the prayer service which included the sounding of the Shofar.

“We must take advantage of life by spending time with our children, celebrate the Jewish Holiday and prioritize the true and important things in life,” said Rabbi Winner – Director of Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach.

“By distributing ‘nosh bags’ we are encouraging children to participate and realize the importance of this custom, we are a family oriented synagogue and congregation”, said Shula Winner – the Rabbi’s wife and co-director of the Chabad.

For More info on other simlar annual events visit our site www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com.

Rosh Hashana

Holiday Schedule: Friday night - Rosh Hashana Sep. 18, 7:00 pm We will have a Rosh Hashana Meal 50 Corbin Pl (Corner Brighton 13) Please RSVP 646-296-9020 All are Welcome! Rosh Hashanah Days Saturday, Sep. 19 & Sunday, Sep 20 Services will be held at PS 225 - 1075 Oceanview Ave Entrance to Auditorium from Brighton 13 Prayer Services 10:00 am Shofar Service 11:45 am Children's Program 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Buffet Kiddush 1:00 pm Sunday, Sep. 20 - 2nd Day Rosh Hashana Tashlich Prayer Service Holocaust Park - Sheepshead Bay 6:00 pm In Front of the Bay (CENTER of the Holocaust Park – Facing the Water) It will be a very inspiring and friendly service. Looking forward on seeing you there! Come see our NEW Holy Ark for the Torah's

Blessings for Rosh Hashana Candle Lighting Candle Lighting Times for Brooklyn, NY [Based on Zip Code 11235]: Friday, Sep. 18 6:43 PM Shabbat, Sep. 19 7:40 PM Sunday, Sep. 20 7:38 PM High Holiday Mega Site Rosh Hashana Recipes

Mazal Tov! The Winner Family!

Congratulations to Rabbi Zushe and Esther Winner, directors of Neshama - Chabad Lubavitch of W Brighton Beach on the marriage of their son Rabbi Moshe Dovid Winner to Rochel Leah. May G-d bless the young couple with the best of luck, combined with health, wealth and G-d willing much Nachas.

May the senior Rabbi and Rebbetzin be blessed with long life and success in their holy work for many more years to come.

May we all share in many Simchas together.

Mazal Tov!

For more pictures visit our website www.ProjectNeshama.com

A night of Inspiration

In honor of the Yahrzeit of the Rebbe - Neshama – Chabad Lubavitch made a group trip to the Ohel – the Rebbe’s resting place.

Hundreds from many Chabad Houses in the tri-state area participated in this inspirational evening.

The program included dynamic speakers, sensational choir and delicious refreshments.

Following the program Rabbi Winner led a group into the Ohel for prayer, blessing and stirring spiritual moment – known in Chassidism as yechidut.
As customary one reads a note with their Jewish name and mothers name and includes all their requests and needs that the Rebbe beseech on their behalf on high.

Hebrew School End Of Year Celeb. & Grad.

Children, parents and grand-parents joined the Chabad Neshama Hebrew School for the End of Year Celebration and Graduation. The children from each class performed singing some of the many songs they learned this past year.

“We are team players – participant’s not just fans – spectators, Jewish education is about being an active participant”, said Rabbi Avrohom Winner, co-director of the Hebrew School.

Leonid Vayner spoke on behalf of the parent body expressing his appreciation of everything Neshama – Chabad Lubavitch is doing for the Jewish growth in the Brighton – Manhattan Beach communities.

“…I thank my parents for sending me to such a wonderful place, where I have learned and gained so much and are really proud of being Jewish”, said Sam Levit who spoke on behalf of the student body.

Shula Winner, co-director presented the children with their awards and the teachers with gifts of appreciation.

Children watched a video/slide show giving the participants a glimpse of the past years Hebrew School experience.

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